Globally operating, innovative, science-driven company
GMP logistics expert role
About Our Client
On behalf of our client, an internationally operating Swiss life sciences company that develops and manufactures active ingredients and biotechnological solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare companies, we are recruiting a Senior Process Expert Logistics (m/f/d).
This permanent position is responsible for leading and continuously improving GMP-compliant logistics operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving cross-functional initiatives, supporting quality systems, and developing team capabilities.
Job Description
The Senior Process Expert Logistics (m/f/d) provides functional leadership in the Logistics Department by defining and optimizing processes and systems to ensure compliant, efficient operations, while driving cross-team collaboration, by carrying out the following task area:
Leads the implementation and ongoing improvement of logistics and supply chain activities related to goods receiving, sampling, storage, and distribution in a GMP-regulated environment
Creates, updates, and maintains logistics SOPs in line with company standards and regulatory requirements
Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and leads local and cross-functional projects from initial planning through execution to successful completion
Represents the logistics function during regulatory inspections, customer audits, and client visits or presentations
Supports deviation and change control processes by serving as second-level owner for deviation investigations and helping to define and implement CAPAs in TrackWise in a timely manner
Develops and delivers training programs, including on-the-job training, to support high performance and continuous improvement within the team
The Successful Applicant
In order to be considered for the role, the ideal candidate should have:
Successfully completed bachelor's and/or master's degree in supply chain management or a comparable discipline
At least 5 -7 years of hands‑on experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech logistics, with end‑to‑end responsibility for inbound handling, sampling, warehousing, and distribution activities
Strong project management expertise, with a proven ability to structure complex issues and translate them into pragmatic, executable solutions
Advanced proficiency in SAP MM and SAP EWM, with a solid focus on inbound processes, warehouse management integration, picking, and shipment execution
Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken
Proven ability to design and optimize logistics processes, supported by strong analytical and strategic thinking and clear process documentation
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
What's on Offer
A permanent expert role driving GMP-compliant logistics processes, cross‑functional projects, and continuous improvement within an international life sciences environment.
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